Ride and review of the 2021 Trek Roscoe 8

Comparing the Roscoe 8 hardtail to the Fuel EX 8 full suspension.

[@bongoscot]

I ordered the same bike from Trek. Arrives at my LBS today. Cant wait to ride it.

[@ckMTB]

A great bike and a great trail. nice video buddy. Keep up the good work and ride on. Have fun

[@ZRMTB]

Thank you Bro! Ride on!

[@user-wz3os4im6n]

여긴 한국이에요, 저도 내일 로스코8을 구입하러 갑니다. 파랑색 프레임이 저를 부르더군요, 거의 17년만에 다시 자전거 타는거라 엄청 설레입니다.

[@johnnydoe66]

FYI some Rockshox Gold 35's had issues with internal air leaks. Either faulty o-rings or assembly, that allowed air to leak from the positive chamber into the negative. If you notice a significant drop in air pressure, stop riding and have your LBS notify SRAM. Mine actually blew the wiper seal out, luckily my fork wasn't damaged, and SRAM replaced the internals under warranty. I haven't had an issue since.

[@ZRMTB]

Thanks for the info. Its been holding up pretty good. I will def take it in for a check up tho.

[@ozr8495]

Nice! bike feels very fast and easy to ride, awesome for gnarly trails

[@ZRMTB]

Yes, you are correct! Bike is awesome!!

[@norcalchrismeister]

Nice vid bro. I also have a Fuel Ex 8 and have been thinking of getting a hardtail to back it up. Some of the trails I ride are very steep and loose so I think a hardtail would be better for that but I'll prob miss the full suspension of my Fuel lol. The main thing is getting a hardtail with a dropper.

[@ZRMTB]

Thanks for the comment bro. Yeah its nice having a backup bike. I will be using this more in the winter because its less maintenance/cleaning. Also the new Roscoe looks really good. Trek upgraded the rear hub and changed to thru axle.

[@norcalchrismeister]

@@ZRMTB That's a good idea bro! A hardtail in the winter and my fully in the nicer months. I'll check out that Roscoe. I've been looking at the Fuse lately.

[@ZRMTB]

@@norcalchrismeister the Fuse looks pretty good too. I guess you cant go wrong with either bike.

[@srtridertv1125]

*_I'm riding a trek bike, and there's someone riding a rosco around me! It's cheap, but it's a nice bike!_*

[@ZRMTB]

Thank you!

[@santiagorueda920]

Nice review!! I’m in a dilemma..I recently bought a Marlin 8 but I want to take it one level up in trails and eventual visits to a small bike park near my home…do you think a roscoe 8 would be a nice improvement or should I invest directly in a fuel ex 8? Appreciate your opinion!! Thanks!

[@ZRMTB]

If you want to ride small bike park. I def recommend the Fuel EX. But I am in the same dilemma as you. I loved the Roscoe so much that I bought it twice. I love both bikes. But if I had to choose one I would go with the Fuel EX. You can ride it pretty much anywhere.

[@santiagorueda920]

Thanks for your response!! Not an easy decision considering the high investment and I can’t afford both…and unfortunately where I live I don’t have the option to test them, but I agree with you, I think the fuel is the best buy overall….keep up with your videos!!

[@ZRMTB]

@@santiagorueda920 I appreciate it bro. Thank you! Hope I was able to help! Ride safe!

[@John_D2]

I'm thinking of getting rid of my fuel ex 8 and getting a hardtail again, roscoe 8 or salsa timberjack gx. I'm in FL ,so a full suspension is really not needed. Plus I think it will be better for bikepacking. The problem is getting a new bike , the bike shop is having trouble getting bikes , with this c-vid crap still going on.

[@ZRMTB]

Ok I agree for some a hardtail is all you need. I plan on riding this bike mostly in the winter. I like the bigger tires and will be less maintenance. Yes its tough to find a decent bike. Good luck dude!

[@lordofarcades]

I luckily got a order in on a 22 roscoe 8 in matte black olive. I now have to wait for it until July 25.

[@ZRMTB]

Thats awesome! Enjoy it’s a lot of fun.

[@pilomybike1737]

Nice! Hardtail 🚴🏼‍♀️👍

[@ZRMTB]

Thank you my friend! Its a fun bike!

[@TrailSage]

Sick whip brotha! What's the headtube angle on that bad boy. Other than re-routing the cables to make it quite, what other mods would you like to make to it?

[@ZRMTB]

Thanks Sage…It’s 67.2… not the slackest but its fun. I actually just realized that the headset was not all the way tight smfh! I moved the stem spacers around and did not properly secure the fork to the stem. It’s a lot quieter now lol. For now just probably be replacing the rear hub for a Hope Pro 4.

[@TrailSage]

@@ZRMTB Great choice. I love Hope hubs too.

[@stenly311]

Hi mate, it looks like a good fun bike to ride. Would you recommend roscoe for this type of terrain?

[@ZRMTB]

Definately would my friend. You can ride anything on a hardtail in my opinion. Just have to choose your lines more carefully.

[@operumfragmenta5496]

Did you fix the rattling? Hate that about the roscoes but they’re great bikes.

[@ZRMTB]

I secured the cables better using zip ties and electrical tape. Thinking of also removing BB and stuffing frame with some type of foam.

[@teamohlesgars]

Nice session

[@ZRMTB]

Thank you!

[@evgenij1852]

Офигенный байк!У нас в стране его не купить!!Как и многие другие😔😭😉

[@mackellarboy7]

Best bike ! Yehaaaaa

[@ZRMTB]

Yes sir! Its an awesome bike!

[@totzkievlog1594]

Wow so nice sir,nice review

[@ZRMTB]

Thank you bro!

[@art-gallery3257]

Superb cycle

[@ZRMTB]

Thank you!

[@rubensenriquez3604]

Buddy nice bike

[@ZRMTB]

Thanks bro!

[@tecdahood]

cool video

[@ZRMTB]

Thanks dude!

[@louisvv1]

Does the Roscoe have mounting points for bike rack for bikepacking?

[@ZRMTB]

Yes it has them on the seat stay.

Buen vídeo, 👌😉

[@ZRMTB]

Gracias!

[@HiagoSN]

price?

[@ZRMTB]

I paid $1900 last August.

[@HiagoSN]

@@ZRMTB thanks!!!!!

[@ZRMTB]

@@HiagoSN your welcome. I think price went up on the new 2022 model.

[@NE_Pigeons]

What's your height? I'm 5' 10" you think a L would be too big?

[@ZRMTB]

I am 5’ 8”. The medium feels a bit small. I felt better suited on my first Roscoe it was a M/L. I would say try a M/L and L at the store.

[@NE_Pigeons]

@@ZRMTB unfortunately no one has them in stock around here 😒

[@ZRMTB]

@@NE_Pigeons yep pretty much everywhere is sold out. Keep looking and good luck!

[@johnnydoe66]

I am 5'11" and riding a 2020 Roscoe 8 in a large. I did swap out the original bar and stem to 780mm and 40mm, huge difference

[@NE_Pigeons]

@@johnnydoe66 difference in what sense?

[@dbrowne2845]

Which trail are you riding?

[@ZRMTB]

Fair Hill in Maryland,